Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

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From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

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From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

start firing a weapon

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

subdued or brought low in condition or status

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

of an obscure nature

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

as might be expected

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

not any; not one

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

past form of “obviate” — do away with

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

above and across; more than

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

term of address for a man

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

a male human offspring

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

express in speech

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

up to a particular time

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

without good sense or judgment

From this reading She shrank, unwisely, from a simple confession that might have obviated all this, and from revealing the shame and affront to which this man possessed the power of exposing her.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All Olive's old pride and petulance (with much of irritation that was new) seemed to have come back to her, and, until the matter was cleared up regarding that mysterious visit of Holcroft to Maviswood, Allan had ceased to speak of marriage, and thus her spirit took fire at being doubted and humbled.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading 'I detest riddles, and care not to read them; but the mask she is wearing--if a mask it be--may prove a costly one for herself and us all,' thought Lord Aberfeldie and his son too.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading WEDDED.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

during the time that

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

done by design

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading While baffled in her attempts to bring about an explanation between Allan and Olive, and to smooth matters over with that wilful young lady (as she deemed her) and her naturally irritated _fiancé_, Lady Aberfeldie pushed on vigorously all the arrangements for the marriage of Sir Paget and the ill-starred Eveline--a marriage for which there seemed then no other reason than an avaricious desire of grand settlements and so forth.